TIPS ON HALL LIFE Tips for Living in a Shared Apartment Get to know your apartment-mates: Initiate a group conversation (e.g., through a tele-chat group or face-to-face) to discuss routines and boundaries for a pleasant living experience. Respect personal property and space: Always ask for permission before using others’ belongings and be mindful of their privacy. Respect quiet hours (11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.): Be considerate of other residents’ need for rest during designated quiet hours. Maintain mutual understanding and respect: Do not assume your apartment-mates have the same habits or lifestyle like yours. Respect theirs as they respect yours and learn to accommodate each other. Have an open conversation with them and make the corresponding adjustment. How to Live a Green Hall Life? • Switch off light, air conditioner and other electronic appliances when not in use. • Reduce water wastage by turning off dripping taps. • Reduce water consumption by spending less time in the shower. • Recycle paper, clothes and other resources whenever possible. • Support the environmentally friendly programs and activities organized by SHRLO and the Management Office. • Load the laundry machines to its full capacity, it takes less energy to do one big load than two smaller ones. • Reduce the need for ironing by taking clothes out of the dryer slightly damp and hanging them up. • Make effective use of any used item(s) and donate item(s) to people in need via charitable organization such as: - The Salvation Army Recycling Programme: https://recycling.salvationarmy.org.hk/ - Po Leung Kuk In-kind Donation: https://www.poleungkuk.org.hk/en/page/detail/17356/ - The Conservancy Association (Used Clothes, Shoes, Bags, Plush Toys, etc.): https://www.cahk.org.hk/en/work/ucc-donate/ • Discover easy ways to recycle daily waste in Tseung Kwan O by visiting the Waste Reduction Website at https://www.wastereduction.gov.hk/ en-hk/one-stop-shop. Keep shared spaces organized & accessible for everyone: Avoid storing bulky items such as luggage or paper boxes in the living area. Monthly apartment inspections can help ensure tidiness and address any issues promptly. Establish a cleaning and garbage disposal schedule: Create a plan for everyone to contribute to maintaining a clean and tidy environment. While contract cleaners will clean the common areas twice a month (please refer to page 18), it is important for residents to take responsibility for day-to-day cleanliness. Assign specific tasks or rotate responsibilities to ensure fairness. Communicate on the apartment air-conditioning charge paying: Have an open discussion with your apartment-mates about how the payment for the apartment or bedroom air conditioning will be managed. Set house rules for visitors: Clearly communicate expectations and guidelines for visitors and make necessary arrangements in advance. Seek advice from Hall Tutors: Your Hall Tutor can provide support and advice related to your living situation, as well as address any academic or personal challenges you may encounter. How to Make Hall Life More Fruitful? Meet your Residential Life Officer and Hall Tutors: Find out who they are and tell them your expectations. Take Part in Activities: Various kinds of hall activities and SHRLO-led programs are organized for you to meet and to learn from your hall mates and other residents in on-campus halls. Organize Activities: Grasp the opportunity to plan events for your fellow hall mates to share and to learn. Network Connection The Residential Network (ResNet) is the service for hall residents provided by the Information Technology Services Office (ITSO). Both Wired ResNet and Wireless ResNet are available with the technology to ensure reliable network connection. Set-up Guide for Wired ResNet: https://itso.hkust.edu.hk/services/it-infrastructure/ residential-internet-access/overview Set-up Guide for Wireless ResNet: https://itso.hkust.edu.hk/services/it-infrastructure/ residential-internet-access/wireless-resnet *Wired ResNet is available in the common area of the apartments. HALL LIFE TIPS ON HALL LIFE 26 25
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